534.230. Extent of claim of person having lawful possession. - Missouri Statutes

Extent of claim of person having lawful possession.

534.230. When any forcible entry and detainer, or unlawfuldetainer, shall be made upon any lands or other possessions,against the provisions of this chapter, the person having thelawful possession, shall, against the wrongdoer, be considered asentitled to such quantity, extent and limits of lands as by thepatent, grant, concession, deed, survey, donation, settlement orpreemption right, such person or those under whom he claims can,by the laws of the United States or of this state, have andlawfully claim in and to such premises.

(RSMo 1939 § 2860)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 2474; 1919 § 3022; 1909 § 7684